These large bore 12mm pinfire cartridge revolvers were the most advanced large bore revolvers of the 1860s and THOUSANDS were issued to Union and Confederate cavalrymen. The US govt apparently bought 13,000 with 2.2 million cartridges, and independent arms importers from New York likely imported at least that many more. CS arsenal records show hundreds of them in inventory, and Nathan Bedford Forest’s cavalrymen are known to have had some. Pinfire cartridges were an early attempt to make ammunition that would be weather-resistant and not require a separate primer. A small pin protruding from the side of each cartridge stuck up through a slot in the cylinder and when struck by the hammer would set off an internal primer and the main charge. Needless to say, the soldier had to make sure the pins did not get bumped while he was bouncing around on horseback. The wood grips are excellent.The metal is smooth. The Lefaucheux markings are clear, The serial number, 27390, and inspection and proof marks are clear. A very good condition example. 100% original 100% complete and mechanically perfect.

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